Ben Magana vs Joseph Muragu Methu
Ben Magana (49, CM, KEN) and Joseph Muragu Methu (39, KEN) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Magana leads with 6 wins to 0, with 5 draws — a 45% draw rate. Their last meeting at Nairobi County Open Chess Championship 2024- Open Section saw Magana prevail. With current classical ratings of 2020 and 1938, the Elo model gives Magana a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2020 vs 1938 (Δ +82)
With Ben Magana as white
57% Ben18% draw25% Joseph
With Joseph Muragu Methu as white
46% Ben21% draw33% Joseph
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ben Magana | Joseph Muragu Methu | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2020 | 1938+1 |
| Peak rating | 2200 · Jan 2001 | 2141 · Aug 2019 |
| Peak age | 24 | 32 |
| World rank now | #24,516 | #39,244 |
| World rank peak | #12,721 | #13,546 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #16 |
| Games (career, STD) | 682 | 590 |
| Months active | 216 | 132 |
| % white wins | 66% | 69% |
| % black wins | 59% | 61% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1967 | 1871 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 55 | 64 |
Best Win
Ben Magana
Joseph Muragu Methu
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ben Magana
Joseph Muragu Methu